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2015 Ohio Health Insurance Marketplace Update

Open enrollment for individual health insurance coverage for 2015 is coming up in quickly. Many of the Marketplaces are releasing their approved individual healthcare plan rates for 2015. This article provides an overview of health insurance rates in Ohio for 2015.

Ohio Health Insurance Marketplace- Approved Carriers for 2015

These carriers are offering 25 different plans throughout the state. The health insurance Marketplace will be available for open enrollment for coverage in 2015 on November 15, 2014.

Ohio Health Insurance Exchange- Individual Plan Rates

The chart below shows examples of available monthly rates for a 30-year-old, a 50-year-old, a family of four with 30-year-old parents and two children, a single parent family of two with a 30-year-old-parent and one child, and a 30-year-old couple without children. These plans are divided into the four “metallic tiers” of coverage to compare plans by level of coverage.

This data is for individuals living in Madison County, Ohio. Premium rates will vary based on carrier, plan, age, region, family size, and tobacco use.

Ohio Health Insurance Marketplace- Premium Tax Credits

The above rates reflect the premium prices before any cost-sharing or premium tax credits, which may further decrease healthcare costs for eligible consumers. The actual premium amount that Ohio residents will be responsible for will depend on their household income.

The premium tax credits cap the cost of health insurance at two to 9.5 percent of the household income for enrollees for households with income up to 400 percent above the federal poverty line (FPL).

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is general in nature and does not apply to any specific U.S. state except where noted. Health insurance regulations differ in each state. See a licensed agent for detailed information on your state. PeopleKeep, Inc., does not sell health insurance.